fastball

Example Sentences

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When the Dodgers drafted David Lesch in January 1980, they had visions of his fastball lighting up radar guns at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The Brewers traded for him in April of last year, had him ditch his four-seam fastball in favor of a cutter and instructed him to emphasize his sinker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

As a result, his fastball could top out in the mid-90s one day, but when the stiffness and pain returned, it left him throwing in the low 80s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux prompted Soriano to reduce sinker usage to 30% and increase four-seam fastball usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I signal for a fastball, straight up the middle.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone